POLICE are appealing for information after the body of a Wishaw man was found in woods in Motherwell earlier this month.

Thomas Brown, of Stenton Crescent, Netherton, Wishaw, was reported missing by his family on Wednesday, February 1.

The 46-year-old had not been seen since January 21.

His body was discovered in an area known as Glebe Woods, between Dalriada Crescent and Wood Crescent in Motherwell on Friday, February 3.

Officers are particularly interested in tracing three people who were seen walking near the wooded area onto Dalriada Crescent at 3.20pm on January 21 as they may have information that could assist the enquiry.

A Strathclyde Police spokesman said: “Thomas was last seen on January 21. His death is currently considered as unexplained and therefore if any person has information regarding the movements of Thomas between the dates of January 21 and February 3 we would ask them to contact Bellshill Police office on 01698 202405.

“Mr Brown is described as having short cropped grey hair and wearing a black anorak, blue jeans and dark brown Timberland boots. He was riding a silver mountain bike and had a black rucksack with orange Umbro logo in his possession.”